Can dehydration cause asthma and allergies
Most people understand that drinking water and maintaining good hydration is an important health principle. Unfortunately, most have no idea how important hydration is when it comes to the symptomatic presentation of asthma and allergies. This article goes into the science of the relationship between dehydration and histamine mediated inflammatory processes. Can dehydration cause asthma and allergies?
Years ago, an Iranian doctor named Dr Batmanghelidj found a relationship between the development of asthma and allergies and chronic dehydration. In the 80’s and 90’s as he was researching, the connection was thought to be plausible but the science was just emerging.
Why Is the Body Not Healing?
Many scientists and medical professionals, scoffed at Dr. B’s assumptions. Today, however, more science has been conducted to look at this relationship and it appears more valid than ever. Asthma and allergies are abnormal immune responses. Under both conditions, simple irritants cause massive inflammatory attacks that damage tissue.
Why Is the Body Not Healing?
Many scientists and medical professionals, scoffed at Dr. B’s assumptions. Today, however, more science has been conducted to look at this relationship and it appears more valid than ever. Asthma and allergies are abnormal immune responses. Under both conditions, simple irritants cause massive inflammatory attacks that damage tissue.
The key question is always: Why is my body not healing itself? The answer comes down to some level of toxicity or deficiency within the body that is interfering with the bodies innate healing rhythms. A common and easily addressed deficiency that is present in what is estimated to be anywhere between 80-98% of society is chronic dehydration (1).
Dehydration:
All life began and revolves around water. We begin as a developing fetus living within a water bound environment in the amniotic sac. A water rationing system takes effect immediately in response to any form of dehydration. A neurotransmitter named “Histamine” becomes active & redistributes water throughout the body (2).
Some areas of the body are of much more significance than others. The body has an inborn triage system that creates a circulatory priority. At the top of the triage system is the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys and hormonal glands. Of least importance are the muscles, bones & skin.
Histamine’s responsibility in a dehydrated state is to ensure that these vital organs have enough water to function properly. If the dehydration issues become chronic; then water must be taken from major regions within the body to sustain the vital organs.
Additionally, chronic dehydration can cause histamine to become excessively active which may lead to symptoms that are often mistaken for other disorders. The most common symptoms associated with dehydration and elevated histamine include asthma, allergies, acid reflux, tension headaches, constipation, irritable bowel, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches and chronic pain in various regions of the body.
Key Tips for Optimal Hydration:
Purity: A pure source of water is essential. The best systems are reverse osmosis, natural ionic alkalizers, or a very high quality carbon filter. Best to avoid plastic containers (chemicals such as phylates & BPA are known to disrupt hormone function and have carcinogenic properties). Use glass whenever possibleWake up with Water: Sleeping utilizes energy and water stores and leaves us dehydrated in the morning. Begin your day with 32 oz of water or more to replenish used stores and for detoxification and colon cleansing purposes. In addition, this process will enhance metabolism and help you burn fat.
3.Drink Continuously: 4-8 oz every 15-30 minutes during the day. Cut this off about 30-60 minutes before and after each meal.
4.Use Volcanic Salts: Natural pink salts contain anywhere between 60 & 84 trace minerals that replenish deficiencies and provide valuable alkaline buffers. These salts help regulate fluid volume in-out of the cell, and along with enough water provide an extremely efficient energy source, “hydroelectric energy
5.Think Water First: Whenever you are experiencing low energy and/or bodily symptoms, go to water first. Sprinkle a little pink salt in 16-24 oz of water and drink up. The minerals, alkalinity, & hydration will fuel, replenish & stabilize your cells.
6.Reduce Caffeine & Alcohol Consumption: Diuretics such as caffeine & alcohol further dehydrate the body and strip it of valuable mineral and alkaline buffering stores. This leads to chronic conditions and further tissue insult